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Joel Paterson is a versatile and talented guitarist and steel guitarist who plays jazz, blues, western swing and more. He performs every Monday at The Green Mill in Chicago and has several albums and links to follow on his website.
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Here is a list of some of my upcoming shows. And a reminder,...
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Scott Ligon, guitar and vocals; Casey McDonough, bass and...
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The Joel Paterson Trio plays every Sunday night at the The...
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Originally from Madison, WI, guitar and steel guitar wizard Joel Paterson has been a mainstay of the Chicago roots music scene for over twenty years, playing with many bands and showcasing his...
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You probably don’t think of country when you think of The Beatles but Paterson is keen to emphasise the strong pull that US country and blues music had on the band. “If you listen to some of the early BBC sessions where they’re playing live, The Beatles were one of the best rockabilly bands ever,” says Paterson enthusiastically. “George Harrison di...
Paterson is known for his beautiful vintage instruments, so it’s no surprise that we take a detour when the conversation turns to the instrument itself. But the roots player has some stern words for the guitar world. “I’m happy to talk about the guitars I use as long as it’s in the context of the music they make, what they sound like and why, becau...
With a choice of vintage guitars at his disposal, Paterson employs what is one of the world’s sexiest hollowbodies as his main instrument. “I have a little stable of guitars that I go to when I record and gig with, and everybody knows that the 1956 ES-295 is my main instrument,” he says. “It’s the one I travel with. I’ve played thousands of gigs wi...
The music of The Beatles carries a lot of sentimental weight for Joel and he’s translated it into an emotive album replete with gorgeous re-workings of iconic songs. As for its standout moments, Paterson says: “Because is the one I worked the most on, as it has some of the most intense harmonies ever. It’s the most awesome three-part harmony but it...
Joel Paterson is a session musician, social-media phenom and jazz-guitar virtuoso who has released a Beatles tribute album. He talks about his love for vintage archtop guitars, his admiration for Les Paul and his exploration of different styles and genres.
Oct 30, 2019 · Joel Paterson "All My Loving" (Live on the Rooftop at Smashed Plastic, Chicago) From Joel Paterson's 2019 Bloodshot Records album 'Let It Be Guitar! Joel Paterson Plays the Beatles':...
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Jul 30, 2022 · Joel Paterson - Mr. Sandman. I always have to brush up on the Chet Atkins classic “Mr. Sandman.”. There are a lot of twists and turns and I always curse Chet and his long fingers when I try to...
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Sit back and watch one of the city’s most impressive guitarists, Joel Paterson, masterfully flick his Epiphone’s strings to conjure slinky melodies - from Benny Goodman to The Beatles - before switching to the plaintive crying of his pedal steel guitar.
Joel Paterson is a guitarist and composer of jazz, blues, rockabilly, country and western swing. He has played with many bands and recorded with artists like JD McPherson and the Cactus Blossoms.
